China's Manufacturing Sector Returns to Growth
China's official NBS Manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose to 50.1 in December 2025, beating November's reading and market expectations of 49.2. This marks the first expansion in factory activity since March. However, the latest reading comes despite manufacturers facing weak domestic demand, intense price competition at home, and cautious export sentiment amid volatile trade relations with key export markets. (asd)
Source: Trading Economics